Isabel Preysler facts for kids
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Isabel Preysler
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Preysler at the 13th Prix Diálogo in 2016
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María Isabel Preysler Arrastía
February 18, 1951 Manila, Philippines
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| Title | Marchioness of Griñón (1980–1987) |
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| Partner(s) | Mario Vargas Llosa (2015-2022) |
| Children | 5, including Chabeli, Julio Jr., Enrique and Tamara |
| Relatives | Neile Adams (maternal aunt) |
María Isabel Preysler Arrastía, born on February 18, 1951, is a famous Spanish and Filipino socialite and television host. She is well-known as the mother of several famous children, including singers Enrique Iglesias and Julio Iglesias Jr., journalist Chábeli Iglesias, and Tamara Falcó, who is also a noblewoman. Her youngest daughter is Ana Boyer Preysler.
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Early Life and Education
Isabel Preysler was born in Manila, Philippines. She was the third of six children in a wealthy family. She went to a private Roman Catholic school. Her father, Carlos Preysler y Pérez de Tagle, was a director at Philippine Airlines. He also worked for the Spanish Bank of Manila. Her mother, María Beatriz Arrastía y Reinares, owned a real estate company. Isabel is also related to actress Neile Adams, who is her aunt.
Isabel Preysler's Career
When she was younger, Isabel Preysler worked as a model. She took part in beauty pageants and charity events. At 16, she moved to Madrid, Spain. She lived with her aunt and uncle there. She studied accounting at Mary Ward College, an Irish Catholic University.
Journalism and Television
In 1970, Preysler started working as a journalist. She wrote for ¡Hola!, a Spanish celebrity magazine. Her first interview was with Julio Iglesias, who later became her husband. In 1984, she hosted a TV show called Hoy en Casa. It was a lifestyle program. Since then, she has hosted and appeared in many other shows.
Special Guest and Spokesmodel
Isabel Preysler has been a special guest at important events. In 2001, Prince Charles invited her to open his Spanish Garden. This was at the Chelsea Flower Show in England. She was his guest again in 2005.
In 2004, she welcomed David and Victoria Beckham to Spain. She hosted a party for them at her home. She became good friends with Victoria Beckham. They were often seen shopping together in Madrid.
Preysler is also a national spokesmodel for several brands. These include Ferrero Rocher chocolates and Suárez jewelry. She also represents Manolo Blahnik shoes and Chrysler cars. She works with Porcelanosa tiles. In 2006, Hollywood actor George Clooney joined her to promote Porcelanosa.
Awards and Recognition
Readers of ¡Hola! magazine have voted Preysler as Spain's most elegant woman. She won this title in 1991, 2002, 2006, and 2007.
In 2006, she received the Women Together Award. This award honors women for their charity work with the United Nations. She was the first woman of Filipino descent to win it. Other winners included Hillary Clinton and Shakira.
In 2007, Prince Charles invited her and her daughters to his home. They were guests of honor at Clarence House in London.
Isabel Preysler's Family Life
In 1970, Isabel Preysler met Julio Iglesias. He was a retired footballer who became a singer. They married on January 29, 1971, in Illescas. They had three children:
- María Isabel (born 1971), known as Chabeli Iglesias
- Julio José (born 1973), known as Julio Iglesias Jr.
- Enrique Miguel (born 1975), known as Enrique Iglesias
They divorced in 1979 after seven years of marriage.
On March 23, 1980, Preysler married Carlos Falcó, 5th Marquess of Griñón. They had one daughter:
- Tamara Isabel Falcó (born 1981), known as Tamara Falcó
They divorced in 1985.
Her third marriage was in 1987 to Miguel Boyer. He was a former Spanish finance minister. They had one daughter:
- Ana Boyer Preysler (born 1989)
Miguel Boyer passed away on September 29, 2014.
From 2015 to 2022, she was in a relationship with Mario Vargas Llosa. He is a famous Peruvian writer and Nobel Prize winner.
Isabel's father, Carlos Preysler, has passed away. Her mother, Beatriz Preysler, lives with her in Madrid. Her daughter Tamara became the 6th Marchioness of Griñón after her father's death in 2020.
Titles Held
- 1980–1987: The Most Excellent The Marchioness of Griñón
See also
In Spanish: Isabel Preysler para niños
